Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders Up to 40 Boeing 787 Jets

Boeing 787 and Artistic rendering of Phu Quoc International Airport by Sun Aviation Group in 2027.
(Photo courtesy of Sun Group)

Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways have announced an order for up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, marking the largest widebody aircraft purchase in Vietnamese aviation history and establishing the backbone of the new carrier’s long-haul fleet.

The Vietnam-based airline, backed by Sun Group, will use the 787-9 variant to connect international travelers to its hub at Phu Quoc International Airport. The agreement was unveiled during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by leaders from Sun Group, Boeing executives and representatives of both governments.

Dang Minh Truong, chairman of Sun Group, said the selection of the Boeing 787-9 aligns with the company’s long-term tourism and aviation strategy. He noted that the aircraft’s operational efficiency and long-range capabilities make it well suited to support the vision of positioning Phu Quoc as a global travel destination.

With a range of 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 kilometers), the 787-9 will enable Sun PhuQuoc Airways to operate nonstop services from Phu Quoc to major cities across Asia, Europe and North America. The aircraft is also known for its fuel efficiency and passenger-focused features, including larger windows and lower cabin altitude pressurization designed to improve traveler comfort on long-haul flights.

Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said the Dreamliner’s performance, efficiency and network flexibility will allow the airline to open new long-haul markets while supporting Vietnam’s growing tourism sector.

Since entering commercial service in 2011, the 787 family has carried more than 1.2 billion passengers worldwide and enabled over 535 new nonstop routes, according to Boeing data.

Vietnam is projected to be one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing aviation markets, with passenger traffic expected to expand by nearly 8% annually through 2030. Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to operate under a “resort aviation” model, integrating its route network with Sun Group’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem. The airline aims to expand its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2030 as it positions Phu Quoc as a major international gateway.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, boeing.com